1971 Map of Whitetail Creek SE

About this map

The high plains of the Campbell and Weston County line are defined here by a landscape of drainage draws and scattered energy exploration. This early 1970s survey illustrates a region where ranching and resource extraction coexist, with isolated family holdings like the Pickrel Ranch, Dillinger Ranch, and Bowden Ranch established near the seasonal watercourses of Four Horse Creek and Raven Creek. The prevalence of numerous Drill Holes and Oil Wells across the northeastern sections signals the intensifying industrial footprint of the Powder River Basin's energy sector during this era. Topographic detail captures the intricate erosion patterns of Mexican Draw and the headwaters of the Fourche, providing a clear view of the terrain before later decades of further development.